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    Luke 6 (KJV)

    Read Luke chapter 6 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Luke 6

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    Luke 6:27-28

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    Luke 6:38

    "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed …"

    Luke 6:31

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    Luke 6:36

    "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.…"

    Luke 6:45

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    Luke 6:37

    "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye s…"

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    Luke 6 Summary

    Luke 6 contains Jesus' 'Sermon on the Plain' — parallel to Matthew's Sermon on the Mount but with distinctive emphases. Jesus pronounces four blessings on the poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted, then four woes on the rich, full, laughing, and popular. He then delivers radical ethical teaching: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, turn the other cheek, and give without expecting return.

    The sermon culminates in the parable of the two builders — one on rock, one without foundation — identical to the message: hearing without doing is building on sand. Luke's version emphasizes the social dimensions of the kingdom, challenging economic assumptions and power structures.

    Key Themes

    Blessings and woesLove your enemiesRadical generosityJudge notWise and foolish builders

    Key Verses in Luke 6

    "Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."

    — Luke 6:27-28

    The most radical ethical command in human history — love without condition or reciprocity.

    "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over."

    — Luke 6:38

    Generosity triggers divine generosity — God's giving always exceeds ours.

    "Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God."

    — Luke 6:20

    Luke's version is direct and economic — blessing is for the literally poor, not just the 'poor in spirit.'

    Life Application

    The command to love your enemies is not sentimentality — it's the most demanding ethical standard ever articulated. Jesus isn't asking you to feel warm toward people who harm you; He's asking you to actively do good to them, bless them, and pray for them. This chapter redefines love as a verb, not an emotion, and places it at the center of kingdom living.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How is Luke 6 different from the Sermon on the Mount?

    Luke's version is delivered on a 'level place' rather than a mountainside, includes woes alongside blessings, and is more direct about economic realities — 'blessed are ye poor' rather than 'poor in spirit.' Luke's Jesus emphasizes social justice and reversal of worldly values.

    Is it possible to love your enemies?

    Jesus commands it, which means it's possible — but only through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The command is not about generating feelings but about choosing actions: doing good, blessing, praying. Over time, obedient action can reshape even hostile feelings.

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